Sangiovese & Montepulciano Flashcards

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Sangiovese - climate?

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Warm

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Sangiovese - regions & wines?

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Italy - Tuscany
Chianti DOCG
Chianti Classico DOCG
Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva
Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

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Italy - labelling?

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Classico - wine made from grapes from the historic centre of a region
Riserva - DOC or DOCG - aged a minimum number of months

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Sangiovese - grape characters & flavours?

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High acidity
High tannin
Red fruit - red plum, red cherry
Dried herbs
Can be aged

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Sangiovese - winemaking?

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Often blended - local & int’l varieties
Medium to full body
Often oaked
Can be for early drinking

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Montepulciano - climate?

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Warm

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Montepulciano - regions & wines?

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Italy - Abruzzo
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo DOC

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Montepulciano - grape characters & flavours?

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Medium acidity
High tannin
Black fruit - black plum, black cherry
Meant for early drinking

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Montepulciano - winemaking?

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Single varietal or blended
Oaked or unoaked
Mostly simple & fruity
More concentrated aged a short time in oak

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